Want to eat less meat and dairy? Here are 4 options for getting enough protein

Tony Benson, Queen’s University Belfast; Anne Nugent, Queen’s University Belfast, and Moira Dean, Queen’s University Belfast As more people become aware of the environmental impact of making and consuming food and drink, there is renewed interest in many western countries in vegetarian, vegan and flexitarian diets, which come with lower carbon footprints. But meat and dairy are still the main source of protein for most … Continue reading Want to eat less meat and dairy? Here are 4 options for getting enough protein

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The Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mum and Baby

One of the first decisions a new mum has to make is whether to breastfeed. Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months is strongly recommended by many medical experts, but breastfeeding rates are still quite low. There are some mums who can’t breastfeed, for several different reasons. While there are others that choose not to for personal reasons. If you’re as yet undecided, this article … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mum and Baby

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Eat4wellness – Move4wellness – Think4wellness

Spring is here! As the days get longer and we awaken from our winter hibernation, we begin to see the possibilities of the season ahead. Spring is a time of new beginnings when we clean out the old and prepare for what lies ahead. At this time, many of us turn our attention to our health- often to lose the few extra kilos we’ve acquired … Continue reading Eat4wellness – Move4wellness – Think4wellness